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Old 05-06-2006, 19:27   #4
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Re: Ethernet connection, Telewest

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Originally Posted by Slyder
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Originally Posted by PaulSawers
When I hook my laptop (Packard Bell, Easynote) up to the Modem via an ethernet RJ45 Patch cable, the modem doesn't detect the laptop and vice versa.
I always thought you had to use crossover cable ? Could be wrong thou. Im assuming both your lappy and desktop are on the same Workgroup ?
You may be getting confused with set top boxes - some of which do need a crossover, but normal pc to cable modem should be patch (straight through).
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